George Clooney recently revealed intimate insights into Matthew Perry‘s sentiments during his time on the iconic sitcom “Friends,” shedding light on Perry's pursuit of happiness despite massive success on the show, CNN reports.

Clooney reminisced about his acquaintance with Perry from their younger days, recalling Perry as a remarkably funny individual when they played paddle tennis together at just 16 years old. Despite the decade age gap, Clooney highlighted Perry's aspiration back then, expressing a desire to land a role on a regular sitcom and find contentment.

However, the reality of Perry's experience on “Friends” appeared to differ significantly from his earlier hopes, as Clooney disclosed during an interview with Deadline. Perry's wish to be part of a regular sitcom, which “Friends” fulfilled, didn't seem to translate into the happiness he had envisioned.

Clooney, who had guest-starred on a Season One episode of “Friends” in 1995, shared observations from their time on the Warner Bros. lot, where both “Friends” and Clooney's “ER” filmed simultaneously. He reflected on witnessing Perry's struggle, acknowledging the discrepancy between the public perception of success and Perry's underlying emotional state.

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Matthew Perry had previously revealed his battle with substance abuse in his 2022 memoir, where he candidly addressed his struggles and the personal turmoil he faced during the height of his fame on “Friends.” Clooney empathized with Perry's journey, acknowledging that despite external success and financial prosperity, genuine happiness isn't guaranteed without internal contentment and peace.

Clooney's poignant insights underline a crucial lesson about the complexities of fame and success, emphasizing the importance of inner satisfaction and personal well-being. Perry's experience serves as a powerful reminder that external achievements don't always equate to fulfillment, highlighting the necessity of finding happiness within oneself and cultivating a fulfilling life beyond external accomplishments.